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Yingluck on grand tour of the armed forces
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/01/2012
» The visits to the headquarters of all three armed forces last month was just the beginning of a campaign by Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa aimed at boosting the image of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Safe in the hot seat, little fear of ejection
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2012
» Speculation about the fate of air force chief Itthaporn Subha-wong has been rife since Sukumpol Suwanatat was moved from the top job at the Transport Ministry to become defence minister in January.
Crunch time for the SRT
News, Published on 14/03/2012
» It is past time for the State Railway of Thailand to take stock and start work to make the state enterprise a safe and reliable form of travel. On Sunday, yet another collision at yet another unguarded crossing needlessly killed one person and injured 50 others.
Hell bus drivers need reining in
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 09/07/2012
» "We are well aware of safety because it's our own operation. We really can't damage ourselves," a senior Transport Ministry official said, when asked about passenger bus accidents.
City can stay dry this year, says expert
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/09/2012
» With the severe flooding that is inundating Sukhothai, people in provinces downstream, including Bangkokians, are asking the same question: "Will we be hit by a mega flood again?"
Equal forest rights for all
News, Published on 28/12/2012
» For the owners of luxury holiday resorts in national parks, 2012 has been a nightmare. But now they can heave a deep sigh of relief and look forward to 2013 as a year in which they can return to business as usual.
Falling asleep at the switch
News, Published on 25/05/2013
» The explanation given for Tuesday's massive power blackout in the South raises more questions than it answers.
The beaten tracks
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 04/07/2013
» Every time I call my mother, she never fails to try to convince me to consider moving back to our peaceful home town in Phatthalung. She believes that if you are not strong enough physically, spiritually and financially, Bangkok is going to eat you alive. I told her that after the high-profile murder case of Akeyuth Anchanbutr, the image of our city _ where the body was buried _ may not be as "peaceful" as before. I also said my love of Bangkok is too deep and that I am not going to move away from this city any time soon.
Boom days gone, but rubber planters have a point
Published on 27/08/2013
» Protesting rubber growers blocked the Bangkok railway line in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Monday night, forcing at least three trains and their unhappy passengers to return to Hat Yai. The main southern highway also remains blocked in the same province, bringing through traffic in both directions to a complete halt.
All must bend in rubber row
News, Published on 05/09/2013
» The protests by southern rubber farmers stem from their resentment against what they feel are double standards by the government.